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French Potato Salad Recipe

Delicious French Potato Salad Recipe with Creamy Dijon Twist

This French Potato Salad Recipe marries tender Yukon Gold potatoes with a tangy Dijon mustard vinaigrette, creating a vibrant side dish perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: French
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 lbs Yukon Gold Potatoes Creamy texture and holds shape
  • 1 bunch Fresh Onion Chives Substitute with green onions if preferred
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves Dried thyme can work
  • 1/4 cup Flat Leaf Parsley or Tarragon Fresh herbaceous flavor
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly cracked
For the Vinaigrette
  • 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard Tangy star ingredient
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Balances richness
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Optional for boiling
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Optional for vinaigrette
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Dill Optional for vinaigrette

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • paring knife
  • rubber spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Scrub and rinse the Yukon Gold potatoes thoroughly under cold water. Place them in a large pot and cover with water, adding a couple of bay leaves and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, drain the water, discard bay leaves, and let the potatoes cool for 10 minutes. Peel them gently with a paring knife.
  3. Slice the peeled potatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, and onion chives until well-blended.
  5. Pour the vinaigrette over the sliced potatoes and gently fold to coat evenly.
  6. Season with additional sea salt and black pepper as desired. Let marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks. Can be made up to three days in advance for optimal flavor.

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